The FNB Whisky Live Festival at Cape Town's Convention Centre

What started as a niche project six years ago has quickly grown into the largest consumer whisky festival in the world

The FNB Whisky Live Festival takes place in Cape Town and Johannesburg in early November each year, showcasing the best whisky from around the world and attracting an audience of over 15,000 whisky lovers.

So fierce is the growth of the Whisky Festival that the country now sits firmly in the top ten global importers of Scotch whisky, both by value and volume. Three years ago, our beloved Mzansi [South Africa] never registered.

Each year the FNB Whisky Festival hosts a large number of international whisky distillers, ambassadors and experts at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Industry VIP's and Whiskey lovers now plan their visits to this part of the world around Whisky Festival time, capitalizing on the experience in a more then welcoming Cape Town.

The Whisky Leisure Lounge will once again provide the perfect forum for client entertainment in an exclusive lounge, offering dinner, whisky cocktails and exclusive tastings of ‘unusual whiskies’ conducted by a well known whisky host.

And don’t forget the Whisky Workshops. These one-hour tutorials are led by experts who have the knack of explaining whisky jargon in simple everyday language.

The Whiskey Workshops are rated the best value for money at the show and a chance to taste unique whiskies generally not available in the Tasting Hall.

Education has always been the key theme to the Whiskey Festival. This year the festival introduces the Dewar's Blending Zone, which will incorporate interactive blend tutorials held on the main floor, allowing visitors to go home with their very own blend!

Besides a range of whisky, second to none, cocktails, fine foods, art, whisky liqueurs, jewellery and entertainment is on offer.



FNB Whiskey Live Festival 2008:

Date: 5 – 7 November 2008
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Location: Foreshore | Cape Town
Prices:

Entry to the Main Tasting Hall - R150 p/p - Entry ticket to the main tasting hall, a tasting glass, 12 whisky tasting coupons, a bottle of Valpre water, the latest edition of the SA Whisky Handbook plus a R15.00 discount voucher redeemable at the Picardi Rebel onsite store or outlet on any purchase of Malt Whisky up until and including 14th November 2008.

Whiskey Workshop Ticket - R95 p/p - A phenomenal line up of the greatest whisky legends in the world of whisky.  One hour whisky workshops held in a separate meeting room to the Tasting Hall.  Interactive, informative and hugely entertaining.

Combo Ticket - R225 p/p - Make the most of the FNB Whisky Live Festival and book an hour long workshop and an entrance ticket to the Tasting Hall.  Learn more facts at the whisky workshop but feel the vibe of the whisky lifestyle and be part of the action in the main Tasting Hall.

Dedicated Driver Ticket - R100 p/p - This gives you entry into the Tasting Hall.  However as the dedicated driver, you will not be entitled to the tasting glass/handbook/coupons but you will qualify for a R30 food voucher redeemable a the Food Hall as well as a bottle of Valpre water.

For more information please contact: +27(0)21-438 2595

What a treat for all you Whisky connoisseurs, a whole weekend to be entertained and educated, all under one roof – this event is also for those who know very little about whisky as the festival will surely teach you a thing or two to impress your friends with.

Another extra treat for you could be a Whiskey Tasting with your own whisky sommelier at Cape Town’s very own Bascule Bar at the V&A Waterfront.

Why not take a look through our online accommodation booking service for B&B accommodation nearby and find a quiet place close to the Convention Centre to rest your head after the Whiskey Festival.

Hotels are even closer to the CTICC. We always have good specials for example the Westin Grand Hotel Arabella Quays at the CTICC as well as the Culinnan Hotel and Protea Hotel Northwharf , each situated within a 100 meter radius from the CTICC or less.

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